The Innocence Case from Hell with Josie Duffy Rice
Summary
In this episode of 5-4, hosts Peter and Michael interview journalist Josie Duffy Rice about her new podcast, The Backfire Effect. They discuss the 1986 murder conviction of Temujin Kensu in Michigan, highlighting how corrupt police, a drug-addled defense attorney, and a prosecution theory involving an "international ninja syndicate" led to his wrongful imprisonment despite a strong alibi. The conversation also explores the psychological "backfire effect" and how the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) has hindered federal oversight of state court injustices.
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